I was thinking of brewing the Bell's Two Hearted recipe from eschatz. Problem is, I only have Pilsner and Marris otter, but I have no american 2-row at this time. It is a pretty hoppy centennial hopped american IPA. Which would be the best to use? Or should I split it half and half?

Klaus

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Definitely use US-05 and a low fermentation temp if using MO. I made with plain 2-row mashed at my usuals IPA temps (150) with US-05 (high attenuator) and it wasn't quite right. Last one was with 1272 yeast(close to Bell's yeast), American two-row, and a bit higher mash temp, and it seems spot on from what I recall of the time I drank Bell's.

Point is, US-05 and a lower mash temp may counteract the maltiness of the MO to a degree. But I doubt it'll be as close as using 2-row and Bell's yeast. Personally, I've made better IPAs than Two-hearted, all with US-05, so I wouldn't worry unless you are trying to get it spot on.

Did it with Maris Otter today. Tasted good, but it was among the worst brew days in a while. Turned out there were other substitutions made too- my stocks were significantly more depleted than i had imagined. So, not really a Two Hearted clone, anymore, but hopefully a nice IPA, none the less. Thanks for the advice.

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